"NMMS Class 8 – Our Constitution | Quick Revision Notes"

Our Constitution – Quick Revision Notes (NMMS Class 8)
1. Introduction

The Constitution is the supreme law of India.
It gives rules about government, rights, and duties.
It was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.

2. Making of the Constitution

Constituent Assembly framed it (389 members).
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
India has the longest written Constitution in the world.

3. Preamble

Begins the Constitution.
Declares India as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
Promises Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

4. Fundamental Rights (6 total)

Right to Equality (Articles 14–18)
Right to Freedom (Articles 19–22)
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24)
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)
Cultural & Educational Rights (Articles 29–30)
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) – called the “heart and soul” by Ambedkar

5. Fundamental Duties

Added by 42nd Amendment, 1976.
Now there are 11 Fundamental Duties.
Examples: Respect the flag, protect environment, safeguard public property, etc.

6. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)

Found in Part IV of the Constitution.
Aim to make India a welfare state.
Example: Free legal aid (Article 39A), equal pay, health care, village panchayats.

7. Other Important Points

Schedules: 12 at present (covering language, division of powers, etc.).
73rd Amendment (1992): Panchayati Raj.
Eighth Schedule: 22 official languages.
India is described as a Union of States.
The Supreme Court protects Fundamental Rights.

1. The Constitution of India came into force on:

a) 15th August 1947
b) 26th January 1950
c) 26th November 1949
d) 2nd October 1947

2. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Rajendra Prasad

3. How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly?

a) 200
b) 250
c) 300
d) 389

4. The Constitution of India begins with the:

a) Fundamental Rights
b) Preamble
c) Directive Principles
d) Schedules

5. The Preamble declares India as:

a) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
b) Socialist, Democratic, Secular Kingdom
c) Federal, Secular, Socialist Kingdom
d) Socialist, Monarchy, Republic

6. The Constitution of India is the:

a) Shortest in the world
b) Longest in the world
c) Smallest in Asia
d) Oldest in Asia

7. Who was the first President of India?

a) Rajendra Prasad
b) S. Radhakrishnan
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

8. How many Articles did the original Constitution have?

a) 356
b) 395
c) 448
d) 365

9. The Constitution provides ______ form of government.

a) Monarchy
b) Federal
c) Dictatorship
d) Military rule

10. Which part of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?

a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV

11. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed in the Constitution?

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

12. Right to Equality is mentioned in Articles:

a) 12 to 18
b) 19 to 22
c) 23 to 24
d) 25 to 28

13. Which Fundamental Right is also called the "heart and soul" of the Constitution?

a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right to Constitutional Remedies
d) Right against Exploitation

14. Which Fundamental Right prohibits untouchability?

a) Right to Freedom
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
d) Right to Education

15. The Right to Education is for children between ages:

a) 3–10 years
b) 6–14 years
c) 8–16 years
d) 5–12 years

16. Which article provides for abolition of child labour?

a) Article 21
b) Article 23
c) Article 24
d) Article 32

17. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution?

a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 11

18. The Fundamental Duties were added by which Amendment?

a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment

19. Which Fundamental Right allows people to follow any religion?

a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right to Freedom of Religion
d) Cultural and Educational Rights

20. Which Right protects the interests of minorities?

a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Cultural and Educational Rights
d) Right to Education

21. Directive Principles of State Policy are included in:

a) Part IV
b) Part V
c) Part VI
d) Part VII

22. Which Directive Principle promotes equal justice and free legal aid?

a) Article 36
b) Article 39A
c) Article 42
d) Article 48

23. The Constitution was adopted on:

a) 15th August 1947
b) 26th November 1949
c) 26th January 1950
d) 2nd October 1949

24. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Rajendra Prasad
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Sardar Patel

25. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution at present?

a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
d) 9

26. Which schedule deals with the allocation of powers between Union and States?

a) First Schedule
b) Second Schedule
c) Seventh Schedule
d) Ninth Schedule

27. The 73rd Amendment is related to:

a) Fundamental Rights
b) Panchayati Raj
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Union Territories

28. The Constitution of India provides for how many languages in the Eighth Schedule?

a) 18
b) 20
c) 21
d) 22

29. India is described in the Constitution as a:

a) Union of States
b) Federation of States
c) Group of States
d) United States of India

30. The Supreme Court of India safeguards:

a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Preamble

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